Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

  “Organizing and planning Girl Scout meetings during the beginning of the year is SUPER easy”- said no Girl Scout volunteer ever! That’s why the first episode of our brand new podcast, “Starting Your Girl Scout Year Strong” will cover our most important tips and resources that will help you as you start diving back in to planning. Mark your calendars! The first episode launches today (Thursday, October 27) , and thereafter the last Thursday of every month. Here what you’ll learn about in this month’s episode:  Time management tips  How to build a strong Co-Leader relationship  How to plan Girl-Led meetings  Money Earning Activities We know you work smarter, not harder. That’s why we’re giving you all of the follow up resources you need in the description of each episode! There, you’ll find time stamps that tells you when each topic is talked about. No need to waste time and listen to the entire thing again, just jump ahead to the specified time stamp! You’l...

On Monday, October 10 the Volunteer Training and Resource team hosted the first Volunteer Connections (Live Meeting) of the 2022/2023 Girl Scout year! The purpose of the monthly live meetings is for volunteers to learn how their efforts fit into the Girl Scout Movement, while supporting their own personal and professional development. At this meeting, the team connected with volunteers from all different service units to discuss Time Management Essentials. What is time management? Time management is a person’s ability to prioritize, plan, and manage the hours in their day effectively. It’s all about making the most out of the time we have available! Some ways to effectively manage time are to: Analyze how you’re using it . Identify the biggest “time-stealers” throughout the day, like scrolling through social media! Look for opportunities to save time and to, “work smarter, not harder.” Prioritize your responsibilities . Sort through the activities and tasks that you have going on in yo...